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Shannon Weber is a senior at UNC Chapel Hill. She is working towards her Business Administration degree.
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Anne Brenner is working on a degree in communication studies with a focus on media and production studies at UNC Chapel Hill.
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Emily Erdman is a French major at the University of North Carolina with minors in English and creative writing.
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Disco to Denim: A ‘70s Fashion Comeback By Meghan DeMaria
In the first segment of our fashion series, we brought you up to date on 1960s trends that are making a comePhoto courtesy of Net-A-Porter.com
back on runways and on college campuses. In this feature, we’re continuing the trend report and bringing you the best of 1970s fashion. Designers and stylists are taking inspiration from this peace-loving decade and adding modern twists, and, with a little help, college fashionistas can too! Levi’s Made & Crafted Pins low-rise skinny jeans 6
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As we said in the ‘60s article, the late 1960s were all about androgyny – think of the Beatles haircuts, flowy tops and boxy silhouettes. The ‘70s took this trend and ran with it. The first flare jeans were created in the early 1970s. Though fitted, dark skinny jeans are great for wearing with dress shirts or heels, trouser fits and lighter washes are getting a lot of fashion editorial and designer coverage this season. Trouser jeans are the perfect way to stay ontrend without looking too much like a hippie. They’ve got a wide bottom and slightly fitted top. If you’re going for a casual-chic look with a fitted blazer (a ‘60s trend that stayed popular into the ‘70s and today) and pumps, trouser jeans in a dark rinse are professional without overdoing it. Trouser jeans work for a casual-Friday look or a night out with friends and can be dressed up or down. Ralph Lauren’s Black Denim collection also includes a men’s trouser fit that has a boxier silhouette with waist pleats, so men can achieve this look too! If you went to see the new version of Footloose, you may also know that Deborah Lippmann created a nail polish collection inspired by the movie. My personal favorite shade, Let’s Hear it For The Boy, takes inspiration from acid-wash jeans, a trend that started in the ‘70s and continued into the 1980s. Dark denim gets attention for being versatile and professional, but Levi’s and Madewell have some great, lighter options if you’re looking for a pair of jeans that are a bit more fun. If you’re interested in more denim history, you should check out Levi’s new site, LevisVintageClothing.com. They’ve got styles dating back to 1890 for your viewing pleasure. The early ‘70s presented a number of new pieces aside from denim, too. In 1972 Diane von Furstenberg presented the first wrap dress, one of the most common women’s pieces at the time. Wrap dresses are still a red-carpet staple of celebrities today, and are great for a day at work or for going out. Crop tops, another ’70s invention, are also making a comeback. If you’re worried about pulling this look off, try wearing a high-waisted skirt to even out coverage. In 1970s menswear three-piece suits became popular, and big ties were also a hit. We’re not sure whether endorsing these men’s
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trends is a good idea now, though! For great insight into the fashion of the late ‘70s, look no further than this summer’s blockbuster Super 8. The film’s set in 1979, and the stylists did a fantastic job of displaying some of the best of the late ‘70s trends. Elle Fanning’s character in their amateur movie wears a neutral trench coat and pearls, still two of the most popular ways to add instant class to any outfit. Michael Kors and Burberry are known for classic trenches, but on-campus you can also try a bright trench for an updated version of the trend. They’re perfect for winter in the South when you need a jacket, but it isn’t cold enough for a coat. Coach has also turned to the 1970s for classic inspiration. Released this June, their Coach Classics collection consists of the re-release of several classic leather purses, available exclusively at Net-a-Porter (or, if you’re lucky, your mom’s vintage closet!). Another ‘70s trend we saw in Super 8 that works in menswear and women’s wear is burgundy denim. Levi’s has burgundy denim and corduroys for men and women, available in their retail stores and their website. Net-a-Porter also sells items from Levi’s Made and Crafted, a luxury collection by the classic denim house. Their
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low-rise skinny jeans combine classic color with modern fit, so you’ll be trendy and modern at the same time. If you’re not brave enough to try merlot pants, colored denim is still in this season – try a bright red or a mint green for a fresh take on jeans. Of course, we couldn’t publish an article about the 1970s and fashion without mentioning disco styles. When you saw this headline, wasn’t Saturday Night Fever the first thing that came to mind? Sequins, sparkle and even hot pants dominated the dance scene. If you’ve seen Christina Ricci’s September Nylon cover, you’ll know that designers are still making bright, sparkly hot pants for the daring, but most of us can’t pull that off in our everyday wear. Mixing bright prints, though, is something you can pull off on campus. Just stay in the same color family so your look isn’t too out of control. If you’re like me and want to add glitz into your outfits, an easy way to take disco inspiration without looking too crazy is by wearing loud accessories. Miu Miu, Prada’s younger label, is famous for the sparkle booties they released as part of their Fall 2011 collection (they’re available at Neta-Porter but cost more than most college students, including me, make in a semester).
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editors and little monsters alike thought it was Gaga’s best look. But dramatic Hollywood glamour was also popular in the middle and late 1970s. Red lipstick and smoky eyes were popular evening looks. Diane von Furstenberg chose bright, matte red lipstick for her models at her Spring / Summer 2012 Ready-toWear show, indicating that this look is just as on-trend now as it was forty years ago. If you aren’t brave enough to try out disco-inspired sequins and wider-legged jeans, every woman can pull off a shade of bright lipstick, so head to Sephora and give it a try! Taking fashion cues from the past can be tough, but mixing classic and modern accessories and accents will keep you from looking too much like John Travolta. So break out the high-waisted, flared denim, try a bit of glitter or red lips and turn up those Bee Gees tunes!
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I personally get my sparkle fix by wearing sequined Converse sneakers on a regular basis, and brands like Tom’s have glitter options too. But statement jewelry is also a great way to incorporate the carefree attitude of the 1970s into your daily wardrobe. Platform shoes were also a ‘70s staple, so if you’re feeling adventurous, go to flatforms, the modern take, which provide an even level of elevation for the entire foot. Chanel has the most-recognized flatforms in the industry, but they appeared on tons of Spring 2011 runways. You can find more affordable ones at places like Topshop, too. What about 1970s beauty? Bare-faced, natural looks accompanied the androgyny of the early ‘70s, and that look will never go out of style. When Harper’s Bazaar featured a natural Lady Gaga on their October cover, many beauty
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To The Bottom And Back: One Student’s Journey Mistakes. We all make them, they’re never pleasant, and they always have consequences. Sometimes those consequences are minor, but in other situations, the repercussions come back to haunt us months or even years after the fact. But, no matter the severity of our mistakes, we hopefully can learn from them. For many people, the biggest mistakes can teach the most valuable lessons. One talented young man, 23-year-old Angelo Shepherd, made his share of mistakes during his college. Still, it’s the lessons he learned, and not the blunders themselves, that define him today. Born and raised in northeastern Washington D.C., Angelo began his freshman year of college at the tender age of 16. He acknowledges now that starting out so early was one of his first mistakes. “When you go away to college, you have to be disciplined enough to know why you’re there,” he says “I was ready academically, but I just wasn’t there yet emotionally.” During his three years at Virginia State University, Angelo admits he wasn’t able to resist all of the temptations of peer pressure. “I drank heavily, cut class all the time, and partied pretty hard,” he said. “I was a real wild child. I’d get into about ten fights each year I was in school there.” Around that same time, Angelo was dealing with devastating family turmoil. During his freshman year at VSU, his mother was evicted from her home and he fell out of contact with his family. In the spring of 2006, he lost his oldest brother to a drug-related stroke. Then, just a few months later, he also lost his grandmother. “Everything that was going on made it so hard to concentrate on schoolwork,” he said. “I know now that’s not an excuse, but it was definitely a difficult time.” All too soon, the drama in Angelo’s life caught up with him. He was disqualified for financial aid due to his poor grades, and in December of 2007, he dropped out of VSU at the age of 19. “After that, I wasn’t really sure what to do, so I moved back to D.C. for a little while,” he said. “I had gotten into smoking marijuana in college, and then once 10
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Angelo “LoLo” Shepherd at the For Sistas Only concert. I flunked out, I started dealing the weed as a way to support my habit.” In spite of his academic struggles and drug use, Angelo was also starting to discover his natural talent as a instrumentalist and music producer. “I’ve been a musician since preschool,” he said. “First and foremost I’m a music producer, but I also love to play instruments, especially the violin, the xylophone, and especially the saxophone.” Hoping to make it big in the music world, Angelo left Washington D.C. for Atlanta with his friend and mentor, a young man known in the business as “Young Malan.” While the two were in
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Georgia, Angelo says they met a number of prominent figures in the music industry. All the while, they started promoting Angelo’s music in various city clubs. “My music was seeing some success in the Atlanta club scene,” he said. “But I can’t say I was ready to represent myself as a producer.” Before long, the two ran into a big-time Atlanta music producer known as “Shakespeare,” who had collaborated on tracks by big-time artists from Destiny’s Child to Britney Spears. With the help of Young Malan, Angelo was able to set up a meeting at Shakespeare’s house.
“Selling ecstasy was much more profitable than selling something I also was using.” But as the end of that spring approached, Angelo says he stopped selling drugs, once and for all. “In May, I was finally able to buy my studio equipment,” he said. “And that’s when I told myself I was done with the drug scene.” Later that year, Angelo was also finally able to accomplish his goal of going back to school. He says he needed a new transcript to begin his work at NCCU, and he got it from Prince George’s Community College. He officially began his studies at NCCU in the fall of 2009. Today, Angelo is still studying at NCCU, with a major in TV and radio broadcast. He’s also found great success in his music career. In 2010, he founded his own music production company entitled Monumental MusiK Productions. He even produced the beat for a track called The Breakup Song that debuted on MTV earlier this year. “The more notoriety I get, the more records I sell,” he said. Things are looking up for Angelo, but life back home is still sometimes rocky. Although family drama continues to sometimes make it tough to concentrate, he says he’s found non-destructive ways to cope. “My music inspires me,” he says. “I can do anything through God.”
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“It was this huge mansion,” he said. “He had all these girls with him, and a bunch of Lamborghinis. From the moment I saw the place, I knew I was dealing with a heavyweight in the business.” Angelo says he thought that moment might be his big break but his hopes were soon shattered. “Young Malan played a sample of my music for him, and he just walked off,” he said. “He didn’t seem interested at all.” Not long after, in March of 2008, Angelo moved back to Washington D.C. and lived with his mother, supporting himself on the income of various summer jobs. Although those around him finally began to recognize his talent as a musical producer, drugs were still a factor in his life. However, things took a turn for the better in the fall of 2008. “That’s when my old friend Clarence Cook told me about North Carolina Central,” he says. “I stayed there for a few months and I realized I could get everything I ever wanted by going back to school: my own place, a car, everything. Being where I was before, hanging out on the streets, I was putting myself in a position to kill myself.” Even so, Angelo hadn’t completely escaped the temptations of the streets. In the spring of 2009, he started selling ecstasy. “Before I was just selling weed, which I was also smoking all the time,” he said.
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Hey, SENIORS! I hate to break it to you, but it’s time to start thinking about what you want to do with your “life.” A year might seem like a long time, but, hey, it isn’t. Also, it’s never too early to start thinking about the next step. Perhaps you already have a job (you consultants and bankers), perhaps you are applying to an average thirty-six jobs per day (I guess overachieving doesn’t always pay off), or perhaps you haven’t really considered it (might be time to; just a thought). Wherever you are in the job process, I am sure that where you want to be has certainly crossed your mind. What part of the country, what part of the world do you see yourself in? Will you try your fortune in New York City—moving up the day after graduation with no money, no job, no prospects, but a heart full of determination? Will you move to the new “UNC Mecca,” Washington D.C., as I have? Will you stay in Chapel Hill/ Durham/Raleigh, fearing you may never find another bar you like half as much as TopO? Will you move to Charlotte, back to the homeland, and find an apartment just far enough away from your parents so that they don’t stop by every single day, but close enough so that Mom can do your laundry? What about Atlanta, the West Coast, Denver? Will you leave the United States, hoping to learn a new language and new skills so you can take us all by storm at the ten year reunion? Wherever you want to be…wherever
you end up (by choice or necessity)…you will need somewhere to live. I want to help those of you who will be living in a “big city” with the house-hunting process, having just successfully completed my search in Washington, DC. I have outlined the six steps that I followed during my house-hunting search process, and I invite you to read over these steps and use them if you see fit, or ignore them if you’ve already got it all figured out. DISCLAIMER: Before beginning my search, I had no idea how to find housing. I learned a lot along the way, but am by NO means an expert. Contact a realtor with any further housing questions.
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1. Decide the MAXIMUM amount of money that you can spend on rent each month. Examine your budget closely. Is your brand-new job paying you less than Mom and Dad gave you in allowance during college? Are you getting paid so much that you worry the consulting firm expects greater things than you have to offer? Are you a broke grad student, hoping to tie down a third job at a restaurant so at least you will have access to food? Whatever your budget is, it is your choice how much of it you want to spend on housing. It is most often recommended that you spend no more than thirty percent of your monthly salary on housing. Thirty percent is the high-end. However, if you decide that eating out
is less important to you than the quality and location of your apartment, then perhaps you want to spend more. Budget your expenses. Be sure to included utilities, cable TV, Internet and phone expenses in your housing budget.
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2. Pick out areas where you would consider living. Feel free to be picky, but not too picky. Finding affordable housing is possible in even the nicest areas if you are the lucky person to happen across that one amazing deal. So feel free to put down neighborhoods that you have heard are out of your price range just in case something great shows up. Don’t be afraid to put down areas you’ve heard negative things about, too. Until you see a neighborhood with your own eyes, you can’t decide where you will feel comfortable living. Keep in mind that while every single person you know—from that annoying co-worker to your Great Aunt—will have their own opinion about where you should live, it’s not up to them!
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3. Figure out your roommate situation. Maybe you want to live alone, maybe you will continue to live with your roommate from senior year of college or maybe you will find brand-new roommates through a roommate finder or meet them out at a bar. Figure out how many roommates you will have and get some kind of commitment from these people—nothing in writing, don’t scare them off—but you don’t want to find the perfect place and watch it slip through your fingers because you have no one to put in the other two bedrooms. You should NEVER sign a lease if you don’t have the people to fill the place. It might be the apartment of your dreams, but if you sign that lease you are liable for the ENTIRE rent, not just your portion, and it would NOT be fun if you had to pay it all on your own because you couldn’t find anyone who wanted to live with you. So, please, figure out the roommate situation first.
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Choices include “apts/housing,” “rooms/shared,” etc. As I had already found a couple of roommates, I went straights for the “apts/housing” section and got down to business. On craigslist, you can narrow your search by choosing number of bedrooms, price range, etc. thereby eliminating posts that you wouldn’t be interested in. A few craigslist tips:
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a. If you get a response from a post asking you to wire money or offering to mail you the keys to the house so you can check it out while they are “abroad,” just STOP responding. This is a SCAM. There are a lot of scams on craigslist, but with a little common sense you will easily be able to tell the scams from the real deals.
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b. If you get a response asking if you want to see the place, make sure you bring someone with you to the showing. Even if the person you are emailing is named “Nancy,” this does not mean she is a sweet old lady. She could be anyone—thus is the nature of email. Don’t go alone. Other websites to use include padmapper.com, hotpads.com, zillow. com, and your local newspaper’s apartment ads. Honestly, there are endless apartment websites, and one is not necessarily better than the other.
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4. Start looking! This is the fun part! I began my apartment search by Googling “dc apartments for rent” and Google had a lot to say. Honestly, the most useful website that I used (and the way that I found the home in which I am currently living) was craigslist.org. I know, I know, craigslist can be sketchy—I know that—but it can also be your best resource for finding housing. Don’t dismiss it! Go to craigslist.org, choose your city and then click the link that matches what you are looking for under the “housing” tab.
5. Visit apartments! When a realtor or landlord emails you back asking if you want to come see the place, say YES! Visit as many places as you possibly can. It’s great to have options. Also, in big cities, just because you get to visit a place does not mean you get to live there. With so many lovely possible tenants like you, landlords are free to be as picky as they please. At one of the first places I visited, I fell totally in love. However, I wasn’t the only one. Over twenty five other groups applied to live there and guess what—I didn’t get it. Landlords can choose tenants based on the color of your hair or the car you drive. It’s up to them who gets to live in their house. Just be polite, and visit, visit, visit! You’ll find the right place.
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6. Sign a lease. After you have found and secured that perfect place, it’s time to sign a lease. After you’ve signed a lease, but NOT before, you officially have a place to live! Congratulations! Now you are responsible for paying rent, being a respectful tenant, and throwing an awesome housewarming party so everyone can see and envy your new place. Good luck with your search, seniors! U the Magazine | December-January 2012
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All For One and One For Alll By Shannon Beamon
But what exactly is the essential difference between the three weapons? Coach Ron Miller of the UNC’s varsity fencing team tells an interesting legend of how old fencing masters used to make the distinction: When the old fencing masters got a new pupil, they would give him a wooden stick, stand him in front of a target, and tell him, “When I give you the signal, hit the target.” The fencing master would then stand behind the pupil and fire a gun into the air. If the pupil went straight to the target, he was deemed an epeeist. If the pupil stopped to verify that the gunshot was indeed the aforementioned signal, he was deemed a foilist. If the pupil turned around and proceeded to wallop the fencing master in a vicious rage, he was deemed a sabreist. A bit exaggerated? Maybe. But it certainly points out the difference in the personality of the three kinds of fencers. “Personality is the most important variable when it comes to putting someone with a weapon,” explains Coach Miller. “Sabre fencers want instant gratification… someone that
likes complicated puzzles is someone that likes foil… people that are more reactionary, instinctual, are epeeists.” And beyond personality, the three weapons have different rules, target area, even the blades themselves are different. But I’m not here to explain differences that you can easily look up on Wikipedia. As Coach Jim Murray, former head coach of both Haverford’s fencing team, says, “Fencing is constantly trying to explain itself, the logistics of scoring, the distinction between the three weapons. But what really makes fencers unique is what they have in common.” “Fencers share this this air of calculation… the athleticism to carry out a threat at any time,” continues Coach Murray. “People associate fencing with musketeers and duelists, and that’s what they are in a way Modern day versions of all those things.” As Gillian Litynski a starter for UNC’s women’s sabre squad, puts it, “I started fencing when I was little because I thought I could be a pirate.” “It’s just so unique,” Eric Hseih, former NCAA National Championship competitor and current assistant coach for UNC’s team, explains further. “Growing up I wanted to be unique, and you can’t get more unique than fencing. I tried basketball… even ping pong. Nothing was quite the same.” Fencing is an extremely mental game. Commonly known as “physical chess,” every fencer’s mind must remain active despite mind-numbing exhaustion. Half the sport is figuring out your opponent, how they move, what patterns they follow, how you can use that to your advantage, and how can you trick the other person into doing what you want. Strategy is just as important as athleticism. Ask any fencer what they love about fencing, and one of the
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As you may or may not know, the sport of fencing is divided into three weapons: foil, epee, and sabre. Each weapon has its own distinct flavor and style, but what really makes fencing fascinating and unique are the things all three kinds of fencers have in common.
Two women’s foilists from Duke and UNC compete at the yearly Duke Duel Meet.
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SPORTS Usual set up for a large scale fencing meet; Foil on bottom strip, Epee on middle strip, Sabre on upper strip. 14
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first thing they’ll tell you is the mental side of it. “Its like a puzzle I can solve. There’s never just one right answer,” says Kacie Albert, epee fencer for UNC. This is not to say fencers don’t enjoy the physical aspects of fencing. Assistant Coach Matt Jednak of UNC keeps his fencers on their toes with a rigorous conditioning schedule. Fencers must move fast if they want to make the hit, and with competitions lasting up to eight hours, they must have endurance as well. And while fencing is technically an individual sport, there is another element that connects fencers, particularly at a college level: the team. Indeed, college fencing actually has many aspects of a team sport. NCAA victories are determined by the overall number of team wins rather than individual statistics. “We have to evaluate who does better in team circumstances,” says Coach Miller. “It is not always the fencer with the most technical ability who gets put in.” “It comes down to who appears to be most ready at the time, who’s hot who’s not. Who can handle the team pressure over who does better on their own. Over the years you get a hunch, a feeling, an idea of who’ll help the team in the moment.” And as UNC’s varsity fencing team will tell you, playing as a team means that and so much more. “In a word it’s a family. Fencing’s one of the most individual sports out there, but
Rebecca Ward, 2008 bronze medalist in sabre fencing, attends and fences for Duke University. Last year she and five of her teammates (Foilist Dorian Cohen, Epeeist Jonathan Parker, Epeeist Dylan Nollner, Sabreist Anthony Lin, and Epeeist Emily D’Agostino) went to the NCAA National Championships placing consistently in the top 25.
the way we practice, do drills, practice together, it feels bigger than that,” says Eric Hseih. At UNC both the men’s and women’s varsity teams practice together. As Kacie Albert explains, they learn off of each other. “The men are always tougher competition, and that helps me get better,” she says. “Fencers with more experience are always trying to help their teammates. There’s a general air of commitment to each other.” Coach Miller elaborates: “Fencers have similar kind of intelligence, a wide variety of interests. It’s easy for them to adjust and adapt to new situations, and because of that, its easy for them to make friends. The fact that they spend so much time together in practice and on the road… that’s when you really get to know someone. You have a bond with them that lasts forever.” And whether foil, epee, or sabre, college fencers do what they do for that experience. There are few scholarships for fencing at a college level, but none at UNC. “Everyone’s here because they want to be here,” says Gillian Litynski . “And I like it that way.” A Tough Decision UNC won the MACFA (Mid Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association) Championships by one bout. However, an error in scoring during the last bout was responsible. Officials declared that the listed score was official and would not change the results. However, UNC’s team knew the truth. Following the award ceremony, the team voted unanimously to give the trophy to the other team. At the end of the year, both the ACC and NCAA chose to give UNC’s fencing team, out of all sports teams, the yearly Sportsmanship Award.
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DINING: Great Local Eateries By Angelica Roman There’s nothing quite like walking from the chilly weather into a cozy, warm restaurant and feeling your fingers defrost. It’s the time of year when you want to stay inside, surrounded by friends and family, and celebrate the holidays and upcoming winter break. So grab your scarf and gloves, and some good company, and head out to one of these great local eateries.
Durham 1013 Bread & Kabob | 1013 West Main Street | Durham, NC 27701 919-680-8048 | 1013bread-n-kabob.com If you are feeling a little adventurous, 1013 Bread & Kabob, an Afghan restaurant, will not disappoint. The family-owned restaurant has opened a second time after closing its doors to become 1013 West Main, and is back with excitement and ambitious ideas for the future (belly dancing, anyone?). The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, and immediately recommended the buffet to get a range of tastes the restaurant offers. The lunch and dinner buffets are only $7.99 each! As you peruse the menu, you get a basket of bread, which is hard to not fill up on! The buffet included six dishes, including four vegetables and two meat dishes, salad and rice pudding. The basmati rice is the perfect foundation for your meal. We just spread it over the plate and piled the rest on top. The sauces from the dishes were flavorful, especially when they soaked into the rice. The main menu includes various kabob
entrées, with the kubideh ground beef, sirloin, lamb and chicken all marinated in the special house seasoning. The vegetarian platters include delicious grilled or sauteed veggies over basmati rice or on the fresh house bread. All are cooked with special sauces and include spinach, okra, lentils, chic peas, green beans and eggplant. The main dishes include kabobs (including combo plates) with salad or rice. The yogurt cucumber sauce is amazingly refreshing—a mixture of yogurt, cucumber and mint. Don’t forget the Banjan Boranie and Bolanie! Finish off your night with rice pudding or my favorite, baklava, a rich, sweet, flaky pastry that will leave you satisfied. An added bonus to a delicious meal in a great place? All Duke employees and students receive a 20% discount with their university ID card!
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Raleigh Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub | 126 North West Street | Raleigh, NC 27603 919-833-5535 | nappertandys.com Napper Tandy’s and don’t get the Frickles (fried pickles), you will be seriously missing out! They are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The small basket was enough for two, though I secretly wished I’d had it all to myself! The Guinness Beer Battered Onion Rings are also a must-have appetizer. I suggest getting a few things and sharing with friends! The every-day items (burgers, salads, sandwiches) have an Irish twist, such as the Guinness BBQ Burger or the Irish Club. It’s the “Traditional Fare” that makes this place worth the trip. The Fish & Chips are the most popular item on the menu, and include fried haddock with lemon, tartar sauce, cole slaw, and fries or crisps (their delicious homemade chips!). If you’re more of a meat-and-potatoes fan, you’re
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If you’re looking for more than just a meal, this is the place to go. Almost every night of the week, there are events and specials. Tuesdays and Thursdays are trivia nights, complete with prizes and drink specials. Thursdays after Trivia there’s live music from 9-2 am. Even if you don’t play, it’s great entertainment! Wednesdays and Sundays are karaoke night, with all you can eat wings for $8. Add on $8 pitchers on Wednesdays. Flashback Fridays feature live acoustics from 5-9, no cover charge, plenty of drink specials and a DJ playing “the best of the best”. Looking for live music? Head over on Saturday nights. Want more? Every Monday through Friday there’s Happy Hour, with 20% off the entire menu! Now I have to warn you, if you go to
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The Recovery Room in Chapel Hill is a restaurantbar hybrid, and one of my favorite places in Chapel Hill to go. Not just for the great atmosphere and food, but the employees are friendly, funny and offer great service, even on the craziest, busiest nights. Walking into the Rec Room, there is a large bar in one half of the room, and plenty of cozy, booth seating, along with several bar tables. The dim lighting gives the place a lounge-like feel perfect for date nights or a laid-back night out. The kitchen serves up traditional bar food, such as cheese fries, chili-cheese tots and chicken fingers, along with a myriad of tasty burgers and sandwiches. The beer and wine choices are plentiful, but when I feel courageous, I ask the bartender Rob for a “surprise me” drink. Each day has its own special. Sunday is half price bourbons and $2 PBRs, Monday is Dolla Holla Day with $1 well drinks and Bud Lights, Tuesday is Ladies Night, with no cover and free vodka bombs for ladies, as well as double drinks for the price of singles! Enjoy a good glass of wine? Wine Down Wednesdays offer $3 glasses, and Thursdays are Two-Fitty College Night, with all drinks just $2.50. Friday offers five cent wings from 5-7pm, and on Saturday there’s no cover charge. Whether you’re starting off your weekend with a bang, or ending it on a chill note, the Recovery Room is the place to go.
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BOOK REVIEW:
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tant must survive the arena—survive and therefore triumph over the other twentythree candidates who are dead by the end of the annual games. Each year, the physical arena is created by the Capitol to be more difficult and more entertaining than the previous year’s arena. The arena could be one huge desert, an arctic tundra, or a sweltering jungle—really anything. Perhaps the most barbaric part of the entire hunger games process—more barbaric than a group of teenagers murdering one another in cold blood—is that the games are televised. The people of Panem watch as their youth starve to death, make and break alliances with people from other districts, and brutally slaughter each other at first opportunity. If this isn’t a fascinating concept for a novel, I honestly don’t know what is. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, is in many ways a normal teenage girl. She loves her mother and sister, and she’s caught in the middle of a love triangle (albeit between her best friend and her fellow hunger games contestant)...but for the most part, her life is unusual. As Katniss competes in the games, she learns more about herself and about the nation that she calls home. Katniss learns to question authority and begins to understand that just because the government is the ruling force does not mean that the government knows best or has the best interests of its people in mind. The Hunger Games will not only entertain you, but it will also get you to think. To think about your life in 2011, to think about the role that those “in charge” play in determining your actions, to think about your friendships and the alliances you hold most dear. What would you do and how would you survive if you were Katniss Everdeen? Read The Hunger Games, and if it draws you in, follow Katniss in books two and three of the trilogy, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Also, look for The Hunger Games movie, out March 23, 2012, starring Jennifer Lawrence.
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I am totally, completely, one hundred percent obsessed with The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. I’m a sucker for fantasy and always have been, but this is better than your average “other-worldly” novel. First of all, it’s not in another world—even though it may feel that way. The Hunger Games takes place in Panem, previously known as North America, in a dystopian future. If Collins has it right, the future of our country is a place both familiar and foreign, both harsh and kind. The people of Panem watch the news on their television sets, drive cars, and generally maintain their lives in the same way that we do today. At the same time, their government, the illusive “Capitol,” has mastered technology not dreamed of by current scientists, and the medical procedures available to the people of the Capitol are unlike anything we have today (not to mention the advances in plastic surgery). While Panem seems futuristic in so many ways, it is also as if Panem has taken a step back in time. In my opinion, the actual “hunger games” on which the title of the novel and the trilogy are based, are closest in similarity to the gladiatorial contests in the arenas of ancient Rome. Food is hunted and then cooked over an open flame and goods are bartered for and traded for other goods. The twelve districts of Panem are unlike the North America of 2011. The Capitol lives in a permanent state of disgusting overindulgence, while the rest of Panem struggles to get by. For a book that is stocked in the young adult section of most bookstores, it is extremely mature. While The Hunger Games may be written at a young adult reading level, the subject matter is violent and disturbing. The hunger games on which the novel is based are a “fight to the death” competition, hosted annually by the Capitol. Every year, two contestants from each of the twelve districts of Panem are chosen to compete. The contestants must be between the ages of twelve and eighteen, one boy and one girl from each district. To win the hunger games and be forever called “victor,” one single contes-
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MOVIE REVIEW:
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It seems that the films released this year were either about comic book heroes, vampires, wizards or a remake of an already popular film. Footloose —no not the 1984 version but the remake is no exception to this trend. The current rendition, written and directed by Craig Brewer, stars Kenny Warmald, Julianne Hough and Dennis Quaid. The film tells the story of a smarttalking, misunderstood teen, Ren MacCormack (Kenny Wormald), who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. After his ailing mother died, he went to live with his aunt and uncle in Bomont, Georgia, a small southern town. He experiences culture shock. Three years earlier, a group of teens died in a car accident after leaving a party. One of the victims happened to be the son of the Reverend and City Council member, Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid). Since then in an effort to keep teens and the community safe, loud music and dancing have been prohibited. Trying to understand the reason why, Ren creates a petition to cancel the ban. In the process, he woos the daughter of the minister, a rebel without a cause, Ariel (Julianne Hough). I was a bit hesitant about this film. I am not a fan of remakes. In some cases, the original is much better. In other cases, the original does not require a supplemental remake. Sometimes I feel that writers and directors run out of ideas for a new film, so they decide to remake an older film. Why reinvent the wheel? Just let it be.
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I did not watch the original Footloose first. I felt it was fitting to see the remake, then compare to the original. As an “anti-remake” moviegoer, I went into the theater openminded. I was surprised at how similar the films where. It’s as if it took place today, the music, style of dancing, fashion and jargon are for the current generation. Let’s face it; some things in the 80’s are not relevant today. My favorite parts were the dancing sequences. Even if you’re not a dancer, the America’s Best Dance Crew like routines are amazing. It was interesting that some of the dances in the original were revamped for the current film. I would recommend that you buy the soundtrack. All of the music from the film has high-energy beats and hard-hitting rhythms with songs by Cee-Lo Green and Zac Brown Band, even a remake of the original Footloose theme song by Blake Shelton. The soundtrack has awesome songs that make you want to dance. Listen to it in your car or move the furniture in your room for a “Footloose-style” party. If you enjoy films with dramatic comedies with toe-tapping beats, musical numbers and dance routines with a dreamy main character, Footloose is for you. If remakes are not your thing, I say the original is sufficient.
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Arts: A Brand New Look For a Classic Favorite, The NC Museum of Art
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We all know that most art museums are home to a wide variety of different artistic pieces. But in the case of one local art museum, the building itself is its own work of art. To see it, you need look no further than right here in the Triangle area. The North Carolina Museum of Art, located in the heart of Raleigh, is in the finishing stages of major renovations. The brand new West Building, which will eventually be the home of the museum’s permanent collection, starts with a sprawling courtyard with water fountains and tables, which make for a relaxing atmosphere. Outside the entrance, you can also find the magnificent Spindle Piece by Henry Spencer Moore. The interior of the West Building includes hallway after hallway of sparkling white walls that allow the artwork to jump out. As far as the artwork itself is concerned, whether you’re a fan of sculpture or oil on canvas, there’s something for everyone. One of my favorite oil paintings is a 1646 Govert Flinck piece entitled Portrait of a Lady, which is a Mona-Lisa style portrait of an elegant woman. I’m especially mesmerized by the mystery of this artwork; no one is exactly certain whom the painting shows. The museum also houses an impressive collection of ancient ceramic figures. Some of my favorites depict males and females
Outside the entrance you can find the magnificent Spindle Piece by Henry Spencer Moore.
in the West Mexican Mayan area. Those figurines date back to about 200 B.C.E. Or, at the opposite end of the spectrum, you can check out a variety of modern pieces. One of my favorites is a 1967 painting entitled Forward by Jacob Lawrence using a collage style to depict the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, the painting shows five slaves as they march toward freedom on the famous underground railroad. My favorite aspect of this piece is the vibrant use of color. The hues and shapes seem to come to life, and as I look at the painting, I feel like I’m a part of the underground railroad myself. Of course, the former museum building is still right there, now called the East Building-is home to all of the museum’s special exhibitions. It has a wide variety of amazing pieces in its own right. One of my favorites is an oil on canvas work by Gina Gilmour entitled Love Letter to Levi-Strauss that depicts an array of green and yellow parrots. The style is reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s famous soup can piece. Whether you’re looking to see a blueprint of the brand new West Building, a diverse collection of extraordinary artwork, or you just want to see the museum’s brand new look, check out the North Carolina Museum of Art on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. For more information, visit the website at http://ncartmuseum.org/.
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MUSIC:
A Lesson in Music: Things Taken From the Past By Shannon Weber Inspired by “Everything is A Remix,” a blog set of four videos by Kirby Ferguson, I take a different look at artists such as Nicki Minaj, Wyclef Jean, Led Zeppelin, and Biggie Smalls. (*see sidebar) Not that I discredit their work by any means. They are artists in the true sense. They use their talent to produce music and allow society access so we can enjoy, interpret, and learn the message they are trying to convey. No artist considers his/her work to be without purpose. I do question the validity of where credit is given, and where it falls way short of properly acknowledging all parties involved. Artists in the music industry today are not just judged on their talent or originality, but on their influence and reach within the industry. Whether they are active on social media, signed with the biggest label, or have their own reality TV show, this all factors into how broad an artist’s fan base can become. But what about their music? Is it credible? Artists sample parts of their song from other artists. For example, numerous rap songs today sample beats from old R&B songs. I seem to run into these “coincidences” when least expected, but nonetheless am eager to discover where artists of today get their inspiration. This I’m finding is often from the past. When I was visiting family last holiday season, I imported my aunt’s copy of Annie Lennox’s Medusa (1995) into my iTunes, and later added Nicki Minaj’s album Pink Friday (2010) this summer. I enjoy listening to all the songs in my library on “Shuffle” mode, this way I get a variety. One day this summer, I thought Nicki Minaj’s song, “Your Love” was playing, but was shocked to find out otherwise. Instead of hearing Nicki, Annie Lennox covered me with her soulful voice. The Scottish singer-songwriter gained fame in the late 1970s from her early band the Tourists, and then later in the 1980s with Dave Stewart and their duo, Eurythmics. f you’re familiar with “Your Love,” which was popular on the charts during the summer of 2010, then you must know the catchy tune in the beginning of the song. This same exact tune is heard in the beginning of “No More I Love You’s,” off of Lennox’s
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The Notorious B.I.G. album, Medusa. Until I did more research for this article, I believed Lennox to be the original source of that tune. How misled was I! I love the internet because it is such a vast tool of information right at our fingertips. Wikipedia is one such example, especially for its information on artists and other entertainment in which people enjoy contributing content. On Annie Lennox’s Wikipedia page, I discovered that her album Medusa was a cover album, consisting of songs originally by Bob Marley and The Clash. Her song, “No More I Love You’s,” which Nicki Minaj sampled, was a cover of The Lover Speaks’ version, released in 1986. Nicki Minaj went back 24 years in music history to sample a tune, which I didn’t know of until graced with my aunt’s old music. I discovered [what Kirby refers to as] a remix in music culture all on my own. Even better, I could cover Nicki Minaj’s version and remix it again. BTW-I do have a thing for performing rap songs in my car. My best friend and I can sing Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now” a cappella, even Busta Rhymes’ part. I’m not taking a political stance against copying, and I’m not even accusing Nicki Minaj of the deed. I am purely trying to make readers aware of how creativity is fostered-through the works of those before. Past works are not as relevant to society today. However, they are very much appreciated by people who study them-music and art majors, even religious majors. The innovators of today are undoubtedly looking at the old, simply for something to make new. They are also bridging the gap between past and present arts. Out of respect for past works, I do believe we should be told where artists sample from, and this information more widely available and known. Kirby’s argument through his video blog is not a political stance on copyright either, simply
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a view of music and other arts as new creations of something already in existence. We interpret music and then create something of our own. Even singing along to the radio in the car is a personal performance. With proper software, we can turn our personal videos into YouTube sensations. The more formal term is vernacular video. The way we listen to music and watch video is becoming vastly different. Let’s embrace it. I don’t have cable at my house, because I can watch T.V. shows and music videos on the internet. Watch out MTV, if you stop producing horrendous shows such as Jersey Shore, your days might soon be finished.
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Four Seasons at Umstead Park
8531 Summersweet Ln Raleigh, NC 27612 919-781-6867 FourSeasonsatUmsteadPark.com
Geneva Park Apartments
These apartment communities welcome students and 1st-time renters.
Student Friendly Communities
5425-J Dana Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 919-851-3588 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
200 Wrenn Drive Cary, NC 27511 919-467-7311 HRPLiving.com See Ad pg 17, Coupon pg 27
Hunters Glen Apartments 100-D Hunt Club Ln. Raleigh, NC 27606 919-851-0753 HuntersGlenApts.net See Ad pg 13, Coupon pg 29 The Lakes Apartments 6615 The Lakes Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 919-847-1516 TheLakesRaleigh.com See Ad pg 13, Coupon pg 29 TradeMark Residential
1001 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NC 27605 919-510-4010 TradeMarkresidential.com See Ad pg 24, Coupon pg 29
Village of Pickwick
Colonial Townhouse Apts. 2920 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham, NC 27707 919-489-7489 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29 Duke Manor
311 S. LaSalle St. Durham, NC 27705 919-383-6683 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Princeton Villas
1700 Chapel Hill Rd. #A8 Durham, NC 27701 919-493-4509 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Yorktown Club Apartments 2029 Bedford St. #4 Durham, NC 27707 919-489-3111 GinkgoRes.com
Chapel Hill Ashbrook
601 Jones Ferry Rd. Carrboro, NC 27510 919-968-1252 GinkgoRes.com
Booker Creek
2525 Booker Creek Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-929-0404 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Bridges at Chapel Hill
4016 Twickenham Ct Raleigh, NC 27613 919-787-8014 VillageofPickwickApts.com See Ad pg 24, Coupon pg 29
142 BPW Club Rd. Carrboro, NC 27510 919-967-9717 GinkgoRes.com
Durham
401 Highway 54 Bypass West Carrboro, NC 27510 919-929-2139 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Atrium Apartments 3800 Meriwether Drive Durham, NC 27704 919-220-7639 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29 Chapel Tower & Holly Hills 1315 Moreene Rd. #1F Durham, NC 27705 919-383-6677 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Carolina Apartments
Estes Park
306 Estes Drive Carrboro, NC 27510 919-967-2234 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Farrington Lake Apartments
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Franklin Woods 1521 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-933-2346 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29 PineGate
100 Pinegate Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-493-2488 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Ridgewood Apartments 404 Jones Ferry Rd. Carrboro, NC 27510 919-929-3821 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29 Royal Park/ University Lake Apts.
501 Highway 54 Bypass West Carrboro, NC 27510 919-967=2239 GSCapts.com See Ad pg 3, Coupon pg 29
Stratford Hills/Stratford 700 Bolinwood Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-929-3015 Bipinc.com
The Villages of Chapel Hill 1000 Smith Level Rd Carrboro, NC 27510 (919) 929-1141 villagesofchapelhill.com
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Geneva Park Apartment Homes on 12 month leases
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Geneva Park Apartment Homes 200 Wrenn Drive
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GenevaPark@HRPLiving.com GenevaPark@HRPLiving.com Apartment Living that fits a student budget.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites at NC State University
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Residential
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Village of Pickwick 4016 Twickenham Court Raleigh, NC
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Administrative Fee may be required at time of application and applied to first month’s rent.
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Present this coupon when applying for 1/2 off your application & administration fees. Come in with a team of 6 or more for Trivia on Tuesdays or Thursdays, and get 2 free Specialty appetizers with this coupon! 126 N. West Street • Raleigh, NC 27603 919-833-5535 Does not apply with any other offers. Cannot use with any other discounts, must show coupon to server/bartender before ordering.
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Students Welcome!
Easy lifestyle services available through your community office.
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Students will feel right at home in our communities, many of which are conveniently located near major universities and colleges. We offer special student lease and renewal programs, referral for furniture rental, and in some locations, express shuttles to campus.
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